Overview
A complete Mid-Century Modern salad service set crafted from solid American black walnut, featuring a master serving bowl, individual bowls, and matching oversized servers.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Vermillion Real Walnut Salad Service Set, c.1965
Photo reference
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Story
Springfield, Missouri, became an unexpected epicenter of American design in the 1960s as Vermillion, Inc. harnessed the vast walnut forests of the Ozarks to satisfy a national craving for 'natural' luxury.
Maker / Origin
Founded by Art Vermillion, the company became a titan of American woodenware by refusing to cut corners with veneers or 'walnut-finished' plastics.
Condition & Value
The wood appears exceptionally well-preserved with a healthy luster and no visible cracks or warping. Value is driven by the completeness of the set and the presence of the original labels.
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